When you fall in love with someone, it just happens. You don’t care or see the negatives of the other person because you have emotionally given in yourself to them. Relationships can be hard. You will come across a million of problems and arguments, but it will all be worth it when you know the other person equally loves you. Things might go a little out of control when the person you are dating is suffering from depression. Depression is an absolute nightmare and so does your relationship get if one of you has it. However, this not at all means that you abandon that person. Dating a person suffering from depression can be hard, but it will be fine if you know how to handle it.

#1 Sometimes you just can’t help

This can be really annoying that you know whatever you do will not improve the situation in any way. Somehow, no matter what you do for him/her, they will just not be happy, and after some time you should just accept it instead of making efforts again and again.

#2 You need to come first

As much as you tell yourself that your partner isn’t emotionally draining but you should know that they actually are. Of course, you love them with your whole heart, but you need to invest some time and effort in yourself to refresh your spirit. You do a lot for them, and it will all get really tiring if you don’t give yourself a breather. You want to give your partner the happiest life, but you should include yourself in that too. Give yourself some time and relax. Go out with friends, watch a movie and carry on your social activities just like you did before you started this relationship.

#3 Try not to take it personally

Sometimes when in depression, the other person can say things which will really hurt you but you should know that they would not mean them from their heart. You should try to ignore it and not take it personally. You should wait for the right time. When they have cooled down, then you should approach to share that you didn’t feel right and that they should avoid saying such stuff.

#4 Getting frustrated doesn’t make you selfish

You are a human and you can get angry too. It is totally fine for you to let your frustration out because otherwise it will keep on building inside you and that is not at all good for your health. There may be a time when you feel like you don’t love your partner anymore but that is all temporary, and it will pass.

#5 Your lover does give you back

When you are doing so much for your partner, your partner will definitely make it up to you in some way. Being in depression does not mean that they don’t love you, life is going to be hard, but the affection will make it all worth it. You will have to wait longer to see this relationship flourish.